We hit the five mile mark while completing today’s round trip walk to Elk Head. Getting back on track after a seven week hiatus has given me a great sense of achievement and satisfaction while nurturing my soul. The rigor of the trail, the calmness of the forest and the intense energy of the ocean are just the right mix to get mind and body back in shape.
The moisture from passing storms has filled the forest with a variety of mushrooms and other interesting fungi. Today’s walk also included a special eye level view of a hummingbird feeding on a flowering shrub just a foot away from us. Being outside in a natural environment outweighs a gym any day. I am grateful that we live in a coastal area with easy access to the forest and beach environments.
I hope my pics will inspire you to get outside and enjoy the landscape that surrounds you. #iluvtowalk #trinidadcalifornia #humboldt #humboldtcounty
Skunk Cabbage 
Perspectives From My Trail 